02 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Laredo Weekly Times
Location
Laredo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1922
Page
1
The United Mine Workers report a near total halt as 600000 miners walk out nationwide. Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas also see mass stoppages with 15000 idle in Strawn area. Two injuries reported in southern Illinois during sporadic clashes.
Washington April 1 The Bureau of Engraving and Printing operates today under a nearly new leadership from director downward as President Harding issues an executive order removing Director James L Wilmeth and several division chiefs for the good of the service Louis A Hill becomes the new director succeeding Wilmeth and heading the engraving division in the reshuffle
In Houston on April 1 a railroad worker Charles Middleton was killed when the foundation of an office building being moved on blocks gave way. Two other men were badly hurt in the Southern Pacific yard accident.
Houston Texas April 1 J M Bennett aged 87 a Confederate veteran and former Bonham resident died today at his son C E Bennett s home The body will be sent to Bonham for burial
A telegram sent to Governor Neff last night urged against dispatching Rangers to Dallas over recent whippings. It was signed by District Court Judges Seay and Poppen, Sheriff Harston, and District Attorney Hughes, stating local authorities can handle the situation without Ranger aid.
A report from Austin says recent floggings in Dallas and other Texas cities were discussed in a morning conference between Governor Neff and Adjutant General Barton. No details were released.
Washington April 1 Senator Borah Republican Idaho chair of the senate labor committee says government on four coal mines was suggested in a statement. The brief item notes a proposal involving coal mine operations and federal involvement.
Former Emperor Charles I of Austria-Hungary died in Funchal Madeira today while living in exile with his wife Zita. He and his attempts to regain the thrones led to exile and political confinement on the Portuguese island.
Helena Ark April 1 reports say about 126 feet of the Oldtown riverfront levee caved into the river around midnight. All available workers were dispatched to Oldtown to assess and repair the breach.
Jackson April 1 The special committee appointed to investigate alleged pernicious lobbying by fire insurance interests and other charges raised by Governor Russell in a special message to the legislature reported its inquiry failed to substantiate the accusations.
The Fort Worth and Denver railroad announces a new pension plan effective today in Fort Worth Texas. About 40 employees with 30 years of service are estimated to be eligible for retirement under the system.
After a conference with representatives of miners and operators, he said this was the alternative if the industry was not reorganised. The remarks signal a potential shift in labor relations and policy direction depending on reforms.
E H Mite gerald grand president of the Brotherhood of railway and steamship clerks freight handlers and express employees at headquarters in Cincinnati said heads of 16 railroad brotherhoods may take united action at the Chicago conference Sunday that could lead to nationwide results in support of the miners' strike.
The interstate commerce commission approved reductions of bituminous coal rates from Missouri Pacific mines in southern Illinois to Arkansas Louisiana and Texas ranging from 5 to 20 percent depending on distance after an investigation.
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